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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.62, 1,359.10 and 419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.62, 1,359.10 and 419.26 is: 628.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.62 : 1,359.10 = 419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.62/1,359.10 = 419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.62x = 1,359.10 × 419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.62x = 569,816.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,816.27/906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.51

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